Rent a lift.... rent a tool.... rent a mechanic.....

Gas Man · 01-26-2012, 10:48 AM

This is the basis in which I use in my garage...

But theirs is on steroids cause it's an actual shop! If I could quit my job and have the money to do this... I would do it in a heart beat...

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Come In. Rent A Lift And Tools. Repair Your Motorcycle.
Published by Cyril Huze
During these past 3 years I wrote a few articles about “Self-Repair” shops offering individuals the option to come in, reserve a lift, rent tools and machines and do their own fabrication/repair jobs with or without the supervision and help of on location expert technicians. The only negative, at least in the sue-happy US society, is the shop owner’s liability if anything goes wrong – for ex. injuries – while an individual is working on your premises. Well, it doesn’t seem to discourage those who still think it’s a great business concept in line with bikers brotherhood. Motomethod Community Motorcycle Repair Shop in Vancouver, BC Canada is one those full repair shops allowing the rider to come in and perform his repairs. And it accepts nearly all makes and models of motorcycles, old or new.

http://vimeo.com/35403052

derf · 01-26-2012, 11:03 AM

Yup, seen that already, great concept, and there are a few if them around the country. I have one near my house that I use for jobs where tools I doing have are required, aka tire changing machine and other specialized machinery.

Gas Man · 01-26-2012, 11:13 AM

Well I know they have these on military bases I think. I think Ebbs uses one...

derf · 01-26-2012, 11:28 AM

Yep, that's what I was talking about.

The one I used in NJ basically haber me free use of all their equipment, bays, and specialized employees only stuff. But I also helped them out from time to time, assisted other people in their shop, and whatever else. Their one in MD is much more strict, will let me change my own tires, but won't let me balance them myself

Captain Morgan · 01-26-2012, 01:27 PM

Yep, this is something I had considered after getting out of the military. The one on base was obviously heavily subisdized, but you could rent a lift for $3 per hour and all tools were free of charge, you just had to sign them out. However, it was completely self-service. There was a guy who ran the tool loan area that might help you if you briefly needed a second set of hands, but he didn't help much. I imagine the insurance cost of something like this would be fairly prohibitive, but it's a thought.

Gas Man · 01-26-2012, 05:11 PM

Those guys were charging more... but still REAL cheap considering all you get access to.

Homeslice · 01-26-2012, 05:32 PM

There was a guy in San Diego who did that......tried to market it to racers. But his expenses must have been high, because it closed after only 18 months. He leased the building, it wasn't his home. So that was his biggest expense right there.

Gas Man · 01-26-2012, 06:26 PM

This place in the post has a dealership or at least a shop first and foremost. So it already had a customer base... they just tried to expand on that. He has the perfect setup for it.

Sean · 01-26-2012, 07:26 PM

This existed more in the 60s / 70s when cars & bikes needed more attention. Remember Christine? She was garaged in one of those places (some provide storage as well).

tommymac · 01-26-2012, 07:28 PM

I think its good for those who dont have space like GM or myself to do the work at home, and also for those jobs that require special tools that will cost you a fotrune and will only use once.

01-26-2012, 11:13 AM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Well I know they have these on military bases I think. I think Ebbs uses one... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-26-2012, 05:11 PM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Those guys were charging more... but still REAL cheap considering all you get access to. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-26-2012, 06:26 PM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	This place in the post has a dealership or at least a shop first and foremost. So it already had a customer base... they just tried to expand on that. He has the perfect setup for it. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-26-2012, 11:03 AM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yup, seen that already, great concept, and there are a few if them around the country. I have one near my house that I use for jobs where tools I doing have are required, aka tire changing machine and other specialized machinery.

01-26-2012, 11:28 AM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yep, that's what I was talking about. The one I used in NJ basically haber me free use of all their equipment, bays, and specialized employees only stuff. But I also helped them out from time to time, assisted other people in their shop, and whatever else. Their one in MD is much more strict, will let me change my own tires, but won't let me balance them myself

01-26-2012, 01:27 PM	#5
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Yep, this is something I had considered after getting out of the military. The one on base was obviously heavily subisdized, but you could rent a lift for $3 per hour and all tools were free of charge, you just had to sign them out. However, it was completely self-service. There was a guy who ran the tool loan area that might help you if you briefly needed a second set of hands, but he didn't help much. I imagine the insurance cost of something like this would be fairly prohibitive, but it's a thought.

01-26-2012, 05:32 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	There was a guy in San Diego who did that......tried to market it to racers. But his expenses must have been high, because it closed after only 18 months. He leased the building, it wasn't his home. So that was his biggest expense right there.

01-26-2012, 07:26 PM	#9
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	This existed more in the 60s / 70s when cars & bikes needed more attention. Remember Christine? She was garaged in one of those places (some provide storage as well).

01-26-2012, 07:28 PM	#10
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I think its good for those who dont have space like GM or myself to do the work at home, and also for those jobs that require special tools that will cost you a fotrune and will only use once.